DStv Premiership Report: Bloemfontein Celtic v Cape Town City 12 May 2021

Result: Bloemfontein Celtic 0-0 Cape Town City

Date: 12 May 2021

Venue: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium

Cape Town City remained in seventh spot in the DStv Premiership after a goalless draw at Bloemfontein Celtic on Wednesday afternoon.

Interim coach Diogo Peral named some familiar faces notable Taariq Fielies in defence and Justin Shonga up top, however Celtic called up skipper Ndumiso Mabena and a debut for Mokone Mereko.

The Citizens made the early interventions from balls in and around the area but were unable to trouble Celtic goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane.

Although a set-back followed City within 16 minutes played after an injury on Abbubaker Mobara following a strong tackle forced him to make way for Keanu Cupido.

Celtic, who fought gallantly to hold Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs to a 2-2 draw in their last match, looked to get into gear following the earlier exchanges but couldn't outwit the Citizens.

The away side continued to see a lot of momentum with Shonga amongst others threatening the lead, but the first half in the end finished goalless.

Tsepo Masilela's deal with AmaZulu expires in June.

Midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane's one-year deal with TS Galaxy expires in June.

Anthony Laffor signed a short-term deal with Chippa United until the end of the season.

Bongani Khumalo's contract with SuperSport United expires in June but has an option to extend.

Bongi Ntuli's contract with AmaZulu expires in June but there's an option to extend.

Aubrey Ngoma, on loan to Cape Town City, will see his Mamelodi Sundowns contract expiring in June, but there's a two-year option.

Lucky Mohomi's contract with SuperSport expires in June, but the club looks set to exercise the option they have to extend.

Justice Chabalala, on loan to Celtic, will see his Orlando Pirates contract expiring in June.

Nazeer Allie's contract with Maritzburg United expires in June.

Lehlohonolo Majoro's contract with AmaZulu expires in June but there's an option to extend.

Swallows FC midfielder Musa Nyatama (right) has a one-year deal with an option to extend.

Mpho Makola will see his current deal with Cape Town City expiring in June.

Siwelele Sa Masele still battled to get going as the second half commenced, as City maintained the portion of forays through a teasing strike from Lyle Lakay.

Celtic though should've been in front from arguably their best chance of the game on 60 through a close-range strike from Mabena, but it was cleared off the line by Terrence Mashego.

The Citizens continued to possess momentum through balls from Mpho Makola and Craig Martin, but Siwelele pulled out all the stops.

John Maduka's side finished the match with ten players after Mereko got a second yellow card late on, while Aubrey Ngoma sent a free-kick over as it finished goalless.

Celtic: 16. Mabokgwane, 4. Mereko, 24. Lingwati, 22. Rikhotso, 35. Baloyi, 12. Maema, 5. Kobedi, 18. Mashikinya, 11. Potsane, 21. Letsoalo, 10. Mabena.

Subs: 31. Chaine, 29. Van der Ross, 36. Nyamende, 28. Khasipe, 8. Phalane, 42. Ncobeni, 27. Tchilimbou, 7. Mangweni, 9. Sera.

City: 1. Leeuwenburgh, 2. Mkhize, 12. Fielies, 3. Mobara, 14. Mashego, 21. Mokeke, 12. Ajagun, 8. Makola, 23. Makola, 23. Lakay, 30. Martin, 29. Shonga.

Subs: 41. Anderson, 15. Cupido, 11. Ngoma, 28. Mdantsane, 20. Morris, 26. Nodada, 7. Zulu.